Sony 80-inch Bravia Smart TV with HDD Recorder from China

Sony's 80-inch Bravia series TV with a built-in hard disk drive recorder for video playback and storage, featuring a flat panel LED screen. It qualifies for HTS 8528.72.64.30 as a color television receiver with video recording, flat panel, and diagonal size over 75 cm up to 88 cm. The integrated tuner and recorder meet all technical requirements.

Duty Rate — China → United States

21.4%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Measure and certify the video display diagonal per US note definitions to avoid size-based reclassification

Include user manual excerpts proving TV reception and recording functions for customs inspection

Watch for common pitfalls like incomplete EMI shielding declarations, required for all imported TVs